Akitachi Plus is a website with tourist information on sightseeing spots, festivals, restaurants, lodging, hot springs, and other places of interest in Akita City.
In addition to Japanese, the site can be accessed in English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Korean, and Thai.
Hatahata come at the Sea of Japan coast during winter to breed. The Hatahata Zushi is an Akita specialty made by soaking hatahata in salt, rice, and rice malt.